Test Technician III

Dakota Systems, Inc.; Dracut (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Systems, Inc. seeks a hands-on electronics technician to test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical products in a lab setting.

The ideal candidate has electronics and RF experience, uses meters and spectrum analyzers, and can work to DSP boards; 5+ years of relevant experience and an Associates degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have electronics and RF experience and understand testing and repair of electromechanical products.
• A Technical Associates degree is preferred in addition to 5+ years of relative experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot down to component level and to analyze test data.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical products.
• Load software; set up Ethernet communications.
• Troubleshoot down to assembly and component level.
• Use multimeters and leak detectors.
• Interface with Engineering/Quality; collect and record test data; perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Electronics

RF experience

Troubleshooting

Multimeters

Power supplies

5+ years experience

Education

Associates degree in electronics (preferred)

Tools

Bird meters

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Programmable power supplies

Job description

The following knowledge is highly preferred along with the job duties provided below. Electronics experience, RF experience, the use of Bird Meters/Multimeters, the use of programable power supplies, troubleshooting experience, circuit board experience (specifically DSP boards). A Technical Associates degree is preferred in addition to 5+ years of relative experience. Rate of pay $33-$35 depending on experience. Hours are M-F from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various duties to test, troubleshoot, and repair any electromechanical product
• Load software; set-up ethernet communications
• Troubleshoot down to assembly and component level
• Use multi-meters and leak detectors
• Communicate with suppliers such as Tech Support
• Interface with Engineering/Quality
• Collect and record interpret test data; perform root cause analysis on failed unit
• May fabricate test fixtures
• Perform mechanical testing on prototypes, existing, or new products to verify they meet safety and design specifications
• Work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics and written/verbal instruction
• Conduct and monitor all Design Verification Testing
• Take initiative to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Operate, inspect, and test lab electro/mechanical equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other testing devices
• Maintain and ensure all measurement, inspection and test lab equipment is calibrated according to schedule